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* {{Jerkass}}: Besides being a psychotic killer, he's basically an asshole.



* AffablyEvil: He's quite civil to Norma, congratulating her on kicking up a fuss about the bypass at the town meeting.

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* AffablyEvil: He's quite civil to When speaking with Norma, congratulating Nick comes across as remarkably civil and mildly pleasant. He congratulates her on kicking up a fuss about the bypass at the town meeting.



* FourEyesZeroSoul: Behind the nerd glasses beats the heart of a true psychopath.

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* FourEyesZeroSoul: Behind the nerd those thick, nerdy glasses beats the heart of a true psychopath.



* WouldHitAGirl: He beats the absolute hell out of Keith Summers' sister.

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* WouldHitAGirl: He beats the absolute hell out of Keith Summers' sister.sister off-screen.


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* TheMentor: A minor example, but he does train Norman in taxidermy.
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* LoveInterest: Christine pushes him and Norma toward each other and is determined to set them up.
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* LoveInterest: A much-deserved one for poor, lonely Emma.


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* NiceGuy: Sure, he works in the drug business, but he's a perfect gentleman and a considerate young man.

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[[caption-width-right:350:''"You want some?"'']]



->''"You want some?"''

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* BitchInSheepsClothing: Caleb can appear affable and even banal, but underneath he's a terrible human being with a streak of sadism as [[spoiler:evidenced when Norman confronts him, and after disarming the kid Caleb needlessly kicks him when he's down.]]



* AbusiveParents: It's been heavily implied, but not yet confirmed.
* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Portrayed in a more realistic light. She's impulsive and cool, but also has a host of issues and is a ToxicFriendInfluence for Norman.



* ToxicFriendInfluence: To Norman. She encourages his violent side.



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* HellBentForLeather: His clothing of choice is a leather jacket that he's rarely seen without.
* InferioritySuperiorityComplex: Romero correctly assumes that Zane is desperate to prove himself, since nobody in the Drug Ring takes him seriously. His insecurity is the main reason he's so violent and aggressive.
* MurderIsTheBestSolution: Zane is a firm believer in this.
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* BeardOfEvil: He has one.
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!!Sam Bates

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!!Sam !!Samuel 'Sam' Bates



* BrainyBrunette

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* BrainyBrunetteBrainyBrunette: Emma is highly intelligent and naturally curious; her determination and quick thinking is what helps push forward the plot surrounding Keith Summers and the girl in the basement.



* NiceGirl

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* NiceGirlNiceGirl: Emma is kind, considerate and a lovely person in general. She even feels bad for [[spoiler:still hating Bradley after her supposed death.]]



!!Nick Ford

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!!Nick !!Nicholas 'Nick' Ford



[[caption-width-right:350:''"You think I'm just gonna walk away from this?"'']]

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[[caption-width-right:350:''"You think I'm just gonna walk away from this?"'']]wanna play? We'll play!"'']]



* SexSlave: She was a 'product' who [[spoiler:Jake Abernathy sold to Shelby as part of the deal to keep the sex slave industry running in White Pine Bay.]]

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* SexSlave: She was a 'product' who [[spoiler:Jake Abernathy sold to Shelby as part of the deal to keep the sex slave industry running in through White Pine Bay.]]



* GoodParents: Will is a protective, good-natured man who loves his daughter dearly.



* [[spoiler:RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: His rape of Norma is what pegs his murder as somewhat justified in the eyes of the viewers.]]

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* [[spoiler:RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: His RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: [[spoiler:His rape of Norma is what pegs his murder as somewhat justified in the eyes of the viewers.]]



* FieryRedhead

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* FieryRedheadFieryRedhead: She's not an angry person, but she's very outspoken and strong-willed. She quits when Norma doesn't get the lead role in the musical she was involved in.
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* FakeAmerican: Norman is played by British actor Freddie Highmore.



* FakeAmerican: Played with. Olivia Cooke is British, and although she plays Emma with an American accent, the character's backstory states that she's originally from the UK.



* TheDanza: Played by Richard Harmon.

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* TheDanza: Played by Richard Harmon.CrazyJealousGuy: He beats up Norman in retaliation for [[spoiler:sleeping with Bradley.]]



* LeanAndMean: He's tall and very thin, in addition to being a bloodthirsty maniac.



* DefeatEqualsFriendship: He and Dylan get friendlier after their little bar fight.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: He feels sidelined and humiliated when Gil puts Dylan in charge of him.
* {{Jerkass}}: He's abrasive and needlessly sarcastic toward Dylan.

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* DefeatEqualsFriendship: He Initially Remo and Dylan didn't get friendlier after along very well; their little dislike of each other culminated in a bar fight.
fight. After they got out the aggression, they began to respect and like each other much more.
* DudeWheresMyRespect: He Despite having been involved in the Drug Ring for years, Remo is partnered with newcomer Dylan by Gil. As a result he feels sidelined and humiliated when Gil puts Dylan in charge of him.
humiliated.
* {{Jerkass}}: He's abrasive and needlessly sarcastic sarcastic, especially toward Dylan.



* NumberTwo: For Dylan.

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* NumberTwo: For To Dylan.



* AffablyEvil: He's quite civil to Norma.

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* AffablyEvil: He's quite civil to Norma.Norma, congratulating her on kicking up a fuss about the bypass at the town meeting.

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* [[spoiler:BrotherSisterIncest: He abused Norma.]]
* [[spoiler:DisappearedDad: To Dylan. (in addition to being his uncle)]]
* [[spoiler:WalkingSpoiler]]

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* [[spoiler:BrotherSisterIncest: He abused Norma.raped his little sister Norma every day for years.]]
* [[spoiler:DisappearedDad: To Dylan. (in addition to being his uncle)]]
* [[spoiler:WalkingSpoiler]]
uncle).]]



* LoveInterest: For Norma in the first season.



* [[spoiler:PutOnABus: Bradley gets on a literal bus out of town, faking her death before she does so.]]




* LoveInterest: For Norman.



* StupidEvil
* TriggerHappy

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* StupidEvil
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StupidEvil: When he asks Dylan what he should do in retaliation for the deaths of two henchmen, Dylan calmly points out that the best thing to do is leave it be, keep moving product, and not let the situation escalate. Zane agrees. Then he says he's going to kill as many of the other side as possible anyway.



* AffablyEvil

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* AffablyEvilAffablyEvil: He's quite civil to Norma.
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* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler: Norman fares much better in his second fight with Dylan, so much so that one wonders if he's been secretly attending wrestling school.]]


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* [[spoiler:DisappearedDad: To Dylan. (in addition to being his uncle)]]
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* StupidEvil
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* AffablyEvil
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* [[spoiler:ChildByRape: He's the unintentional son of Norma and her brother Caleb, during Norma's teenage years, when Caleb would rape her.]]
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* ReallyGetsAround: After [[spoiler:her death, it transpires that she had a tendency to sleep around. Blair Watson had relationships/one-night stands with Gil Turner, Jerry Martin, Alex Romero and a drug dealer name Kyle]].

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* ReallyGetsAround: After [[spoiler:her death, it transpires that she had a tendency to sleep around. Blair Watson had relationships/one-night stands with Gil Turner, Jerry Martin, Alex Romero and a drug dealer name Kyle]].named Kyle, and an undisclosed fourth person]].
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* WhatAnIdiot: Zane was arrested and spent time in prison because he was speeding while transporting a truck full of product. Remo and Dylan both lament that they have to work with someone capable of such idiocy.

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* WhatAnIdiot: StupidCrooks: Zane was arrested and spent time in prison because he was speeding while transporting a truck full of product. Remo and Dylan both lament that they have to work with someone capable of such idiocy.
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* WhatAnIdiot: Zane was arrested and spent time in prison because he was speeding while transporting a truck full of product. Remo and Dylan both lament that they have to work with someone capable of such idiocy.

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* BlondeGuysAreEvil: According to Norma he was [[spoiler:sexually abusive]], and he's played by Kenny Johnson who's best known for his HairOfGoldHeartOfGold character on cliche-busting dearly departed cop show TheShield.



** [[spoiler:JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Possibly, given that he covers for Norma even after finding out that she killed his best friend, and when he goes out of his way to protect Norma and her family from Jake Abernathy. His methods are certainly questionable, and he's not a friendly guy, but he seems to have good intentions.]]

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** [[spoiler:JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Possibly, JerkWithAHeartOfGold: [[spoiler:Possibly, given that he covers for Norma even after finding out that she killed his best friend, and when he goes out of his way to protect Norma and her family from Jake Abernathy. His methods are certainly questionable, and he's not a friendly guy, but he seems to have good intentions.]]



* GenderBlenderName
* GiveGeeksAChance
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold

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* GenderBlenderName
GenderBlenderName: 'Bradley' is a name more associated with men.
* GiveGeeksAChance
GiveGeeksAChance: She's one of the first people to befriend Norman and treat him kindly. Of course, this leads to Norman getting a crush on her.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGoldHairOfGoldHeartOfGold: She's very blonde, and one of the most morally upright characters.



* SpoiledSweet
* TookALevelInBadass: In Season 2.

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* SpoiledSweet
SpoiledSweet: Bradley is from a very rich family, but she's a kind person who with a GiveGeeksAChance attitude.
* TookALevelInBadass: In Season 2.the second season when she goes on her RoaringRampageOfRevenge.



* ReallyGetsAround: After [[spoiler:her death, it transpires that she had a tendency to sleep around. Blair Watson had relationships/one-night stands with Gil Turner, Jerry Martin, Alex Romero and a drug dealer name Kyle]].



* [[WellDoneSonGuy Well Done Daughter Girl]]: She apparently had issues with her father.



* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: The reason he's in town.

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* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: {{Revenge}}: The reason he's become more visible in town.town.
* [[WellDoneSonGuy Well Done Daughter Girl]]: Nick is full of regret for the way he and his daughter 'left things'.

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!!Norma Bates

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!!Norma BatesBates (née Calhoun)




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Norma's estranged older brother.

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Norma's estranged older brother.
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The late husband of Norma Bates and father of Norman Bates. He died six months prior to his family's move to White Pine Bay, and his death was the main reason why they moved.
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!!Gil

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!!Gil!!Gil Turner



A criminal higher-up, who Dylan, Ethan and Remo work for.

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A criminal higher-up, who Dylan, Ethan and The boss of Dylan Massett, Remo work for.
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The father of Bradley Martin and an employee of Gil Turner.
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A criminal who befriends Dylan.

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A criminal An accomplice and friend of Dylan Massett who befriends Dylan.
introduced him to the drug business in White Pine Bay.
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One of the stoners that Dylan invites to stay at the motel.

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One of the stoners that A marijuana trimmer in Dylan invites to stay Massett's crew. The crew stays at the motel.
Bates Motel, where Gunner gives Emma Decody a marijuana cupcake.
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!Other White Pine Bay Residents

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\n!Other White Pine Bay Residents
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The hot-tempered, aggressive former owner of the motel. He quickly comes into conflict with the Bates'.

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The hot-tempered, aggressive former owner of the motel. He quickly comes into conflict with Seafairer Motel and the Bates'.
house behind it. He held an extreme bitterness towards Norma Bates and her son, Norman, for purchasing the hotel after he lost it to the bank.
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* MsFanservice

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* MsFanservice[[spoiler:MafiaPrincess: She's the daughter of drug kingpin Nick Ford.]]
* MsFanservice: Mostly in Norman's fantasies, but also in the finale when she wears a low-cut red dress and later [[spoiler:undresses in front of Norman.]]



* StarCrossedLovers: With [[spoiler:Gil and Jerry Martin, who worked for the Wilson Drug Ring. Her father is the head of the Ford Drug Ring]].



!The [[spoiler: Wilson]] Drug Ring

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!The [[spoiler: Wilson]] Wilson Drug Ring
Ring

[[folder:Jodi]]
!!Jodi Wilson
->'''Played By''': Kathleen Robertson

The beautiful and mysterious head of the drug family.
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[[folder:Zane]]
!!Zane Carpenter
->'''Played By''': Michael Eklund

Dylan and Remo's newest boss following [[spoiler:Gil's death.]]

* BlondeGuysAreEvil: He's a bottle-blonde sociopath.
* {{Nepotism}}: Remo implies the reason he got the job is because Zane is the Big Boss's brother.
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* StarCrossedLovers: With [[spoiler:Miss Watson, whose father is the head of the Ford Drug Ring]].



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* StarCrossedLovers: With [[spoiler:Miss Watson, whose father is the head of the Ford Drug Ring]].



* DeadpanSnarker

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* DeadpanSnarkerDeadpanSnarker: Remo is bitterly sarcastic a great deal of the time.



[[folder:Zane]]
!!Zane Carpenter
->'''Played By''': Michael Eklund

[[spoiler:Gil's]] replacement as [[spoiler:Dylan and Remo's direct boss.]]

* {{Nepotism}}: Remo implies the reason he got the job is because Zane is the Big Boss's brother.

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Head of one of the two families that control the drug trade in White Pine Bay. Also [[spoiler: Miss Watson’s father]]

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Head of one of the two families that control the drug trade in White Pine Bay. Also [[spoiler: Miss Watson’s father]]
Bay and the father of [[spoiler:Miss Watson]].

* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: The reason he's in town.



[[folder:Jodi]]
!!Jodi Wilson
->'''Played By''': Kathleen Robertson
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* TeamSwitzerland: [[spoiler:He is very concerned about maintaining the peace between the two rival drug families in town.]]
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[[poiler:Gil's]] replacement as [[spoiler:Dylan and Remo's direct boss.]]

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[[poiler:Gil's]] [[spoiler:Gil's]] replacement as [[spoiler:Dylan and Remo's direct boss.]]
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Gil's replacement as Dylan and Remo's direct boss.

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Gil's [[poiler:Gil's]] replacement as Dylan [[spoiler:Dylan and Remo's direct boss.
boss.]]
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* Nepotism: Remo implies the reason he got the job is because Zane is the Big Boss's brother.

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* Nepotism: {{Nepotism}}: Remo implies the reason he got the job is because Zane is the Big Boss's brother.
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* PragmaticVillainy: How he operates. [[spoiler:Subverted when it's revealed he had Jerry Martin killed in a very painful, public way that only draws attention, for a purely personal reason.

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* PragmaticVillainy: How he operates. [[spoiler:Subverted when it's revealed he had Jerry Martin killed in a very painful, public way that only draws attention, for a purely personal reason.]]

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[[folder: Nick Ford]]
!! Nick Ford
->'''Played By''': Michael O'Neill

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!! Nick
[[folder:Nick]]
!!Nick
Ford
->'''Played By''': Michael O'Neill
[=O'Neil=]



[[folder:Nick]]
!!Nick Ford
->'''Played By''': Michael [=O'Neil=]
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!!Nick Ford
->'''Played By''': Michael [=O'Neil=]
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One of the two families the controls the drug trade in White Pine Bay.


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!The Ford Drug Ring

[[folder: Nick Ford]]
!! Nick Ford
->'''Played By''': Michael O'Neill

Head of one of the two families that control the drug trade in White Pine Bay. Also [[spoiler: Miss Watson’s father]]

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